The Lord has established his throne in the heavens,
and his kingdom rules over all. Ps 103:19
When we pray, “Thy kingdom come,” it is important to remember that we are praying for Christ’s kingdoms of Grace and Glory to come. We are asking that the Church would grow and that we would be a part of it in time and eternity.
Our Father also rules over His Kingdom of Power. Like it or not, every one and every thing is subject to God’s reign in the universe and the laws of nature.
It is true that at times God chooses to temporarily suspend or change the laws of nature. We call those times “miracles.” Jesus turned water into wine, calmed the sea, walked on water, and rose from the dead. Yet most often we are all bound by the natural laws of the universe that were established and are maintained by God.
Even unbelievers are bound by the laws of God’s Kingdom of Power. The beauty of nature, the majesty of the universe, and complexity of our human bodies all testify to the power and wisdom of God.
Those who claim that there is no God simply ignore the overwhelming evidence for the Almighty. Yet in His power, His holiness and justice are also implied. Death is a reality in His Kingdom of Power.
May God’s mighty power and awesome glory move us again to sincere thankfulness for the gift of His only-begotten Son who came to rescue us from the certainty of death.
Prayer: O Almighty God, as we see your majesty in nature, move us to seek your grace and mercy in the Gospel of Christ. Send your Holy Spirit into our hearts that we may grow in faith. Amen.
God’s richest blessings in Christ,
Pastor Philip Quardokus
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